mangroves is important ecosystem as it produces (like all green ares), this sort of blue carbon acts as defensive mechanism to all our planet earth.
what's matter most is to know what's mangorves and why it's important and why we should care more for it and the most common threats that ...
mangroves is important ecosystem as it produces (like all green ares), this sort of blue carbon acts as defensive mechanism to all our planet earth.
what's matter most is to know what's mangorves and why it's important and why we should care more for it and the most common threats that it faces.
take the chance to know more about everything and happy learning <3
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Mangroves ecosystem
Mangroves (Mangal) Woody plants that grow at the interface between land and sea.
Conditions to grow High salinity. Extreme tides. Strong wind. High temperature. Muddy soil.
Importance of mangal Support communities of: Phytoplankton.
Support communities of: Zooplankton.
Support communities of: Fishes (nursery habitat).
Most productive ecosystem. protect and stabilize the coastline.
Enrich coastal water. Support coastal fisheries.
Hosts diverse community of: Reptiles.
Amphibians.
Crabs.
Mammals.
Biomimicry Trees perch on stilts, roots in salty water.
(Neat energy freak trick)!! Ultrafiltration mechanism.
Threats Pollution. Plastics.
Oil spills.
Final note: Plants need intensive care and healthy environment to grow, otherwise it will be like this!!